Tag: Quectel 5G Smart Module

Quectel’s High-End 5G Smart Module SG560D-NA First to Receive PTCRB Certification

Recently, Quectel announced that its high-end 5G Smart module SG560D-NA, based on the Qualcomm QCM6490 platform, has successfully received PTCRB certification. Prior to this, the module also obtained certifications from the US FCC and Canada’s IC, indicating that it fully meets the standards and regulations for North America. This ensures efficient and stable operation of related smart devices in the region, aiding customers in rapidly expanding into the North American market.

High-End 5G Performance Leader

The Quectel SG560D-NA, developed on the Qualcomm QCM6490 platform, features a high-performance octa-core 64-bit processor and an integrated Qualcomm Adreno™ 643 GPU (high-performance graphics engine), with a combined computing power of up to 14 TOPS. It offers efficient edge computing capabilities and rich multimedia features. Thanks to the dedicated NPU of the Qualcomm QCM6490 platform, the module achieves an optimal balance between performance and power consumption.

As an intelligent module product integrating 5G and edge computing capabilities, the SG560D-NA also boasts excellent wireless performance. It complies with the 3GPP R15 standard, supports both 5G NSA and SA modes, and is backward compatible with 4G/3G networks, providing comprehensive coverage of various network types. It supports 5G & LTE multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology, delivering high-speed, stable, and ubiquitous cellular connectivity to end devices.

Moreover, the SG560D-NA supports Wi-Fi 6E & DBS, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 2 × 2 MU-MIMO, and Bluetooth 5.2 technology, further diversifying wireless connection options and significantly enhancing data transfer efficiency and reliability.

Additionally, the module integrates a multi-constellation GNSS receiver, supporting GPS, GLONASS, BDS, NavIC, Galileo, QZSS, and SBAS positioning systems, and supports dual-frequency positioning, effectively meeting the positioning needs of end devices.

Smart and Flexible, Widely Applicable

The SG560D series runs on Android 13 and can be upgraded to Android 14/15 in the future. It also supports Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, and other operating systems, providing a broad range of options for various edge intelligent applications through its “one module, four systems” approach. This flexibility caters to the diverse needs of different industries and application scenarios.

The Quectel 5G Smart module features robust multimedia capabilities, with its built-in Adreno™ 643 GPU and 12 TOPS NPU power, facilitating quick and high-quality graphics rendering. Coupled with 4K H.265/H.264 video encoding and decoding capabilities, it delivers a smoother experience for multimedia-intensive scenarios.

Additionally, the SG560D-NA offers a range of functional interfaces such as LCM, camera, touchscreen, PCIe, UART, USB, I2C, and I2S, greatly expanding its application scope in the smart IoT field. It can be used in various domains including smart cash registers, intelligent robots, edge computing terminals, vending machines, facial payment terminals, smart gateways, CPE, MiFi, MID, PND, POS, routers, digital billboards, industrial PDAs, and smart security.

Furthermore, to accelerate the deployment of intelligent applications, Quectel provides a series of matching antenna products to help customers simplify terminal design and shorten product time-to-market.

In addition to the completed PTCRB, FCC, and IC certifications, the SG560D-NA is also undergoing certification with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Moving forward, the module will continue to leverage its advantages in connectivity, edge computing, multimedia performance, and multi-system support to contribute further to intelligent development across more regions and industries.

Quectel Launched New 5G Sub-6GHz Smart Module SG520B

On December 13th, Quectel, a leading global IoT overall solution provider, announced the official launch of its new generation 5G Sub-6GHz smart module series, SG520B.

 

The Quectel SG520B  series supports various connectivity technologies including 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth, with powerful multimedia capabilities. It is poised to directly meet the growing market demands for edge computing, graphic processing, and multimedia capabilities in vertical industries such as smart gateways, smart industry, smart retail, and handheld PDAs.

In terms of network connectivity, the Quectel SG520B series emphasizes comprehensiveness, featuring the latest Android 13 operating system and comprehensive coverage of 5G NSA/SA modes, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth connectivity.

 

On one hand, the Quectel SG520B series complies with the 3GPP Release 16 standard, backward compatible with LTE Cat 15/3G networks to ensure the stability of terminal network environments. Additionally, to minimize errors and optimize data speed, the SG520B series also provides 5G and LTE multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology, allowing the receiver to simultaneously use multiple antennas on the same frequency band to enhance data transmission efficiency and quality. Excellent cellular network connectivity fundamentally empowers the SG520B series to meet the strict requirements of the current market for high-speed wireless communication, low latency, and broad connectivity.

Furthermore, the Quectel SG520B series also supports 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi dual-band synchronization (DBS), and other connectivity methods, with a peak data rate of up to 3.6Gbps. It is equipped with Bluetooth 5.2 and an integrated GNSS receiver configuration including GPS/GLONASS/BDS/Galileo/NavIC/QZSS/SBAS, simultaneously meeting the requirements for fast and accurate positioning and multiple network connection methods in environmental applications.

 

In terms of multimedia functionality, the Quectel SG520B series supports single-screen and multi-camera setups, as well as 1080p@60 fps video encoding and decoding capabilities, making it an ideal choice for industrial and consumer applications with high multimedia requirements, such as smart gateways, CPE, Mi-Fi devices, POS terminals, cash registers, dashcams, digital signage, and industrial PDAs. Additionally, the series integrates a rich set of interfaces including LCM, camera, touchscreen, UART, USB, I2C, and I2S, greatly expanding its application range in the IoT field and leaving room for performance expansion in the later stages.

 

 

To adapt to the differentiated demands of various regional markets globally, the SG520B series will launch four sub-models, including SG520B-CN for the domestic market, SG520B-EM for Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Japan, SG520B-NA tailored for the North American region, and the Wi-Fi & Bluetooth version SG520B-WF.

 

In terms of package design, it adopts the classic LGA method, compatible with Quectel SG560D 5G smart module, and is expected to be stable in supply until 2030, making the SG520B series an outstanding all-around representative of Quectel 5G smart modules.